For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,799 students in 84118, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84118, UT are Vista School, Bennion Jr High School and Entheos Academy Kearns. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84118 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84118, UT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84118, UT Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4925 S 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Gr: PK-9 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bennion Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6055 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5114
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5114
Gr: 6-9 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Entheos Academy Kearns
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4710 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Gr: K-9 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5850 S 5600 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5194
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5194
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Kearns Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4040 West Sam's Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5204
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5204
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
84118, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Gr: 1-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3809 West 6200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 963-4300
Gr: 7-12
5190 S Heath Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5091
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84118, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84118, UT include Vista School, Bennion Jr High School and Entheos Academy Kearns.
How many public middle schools are located in 84118?
5 public middle schools are located in 84118.
What is the racial composition of students in 84118?
84118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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